South Carolina

Vehicles are made, built, or manufactured in the United States using domestic and globally sourced parts.

Investment

$8.1 billion invested

411,171 vehicles produced in 2016

$7.9 billion purchased from U.S. suppliers

155 international nameplate dealerships

118,186 vehicles sold in 2016

61% retail market share of vehicles sold in South Carolina

Employment

64,506 total jobs generated in South Carolina

9,188 direct employment

8,336 dealership jobs

46,982 other indirect employment

$3.8 billion total employee compensation

$436 million dealership employee compensation

$3.4 billion in direct and other indirect employee compensation

Revenues

The economic activity of international automaker's in South Carolina generated:

$677 million in state and local tax receipts and other revenues

$1.1 billion in federal tax receipts and other revenues for the federal government

International Automakers' Vehicles Made in South Carolina

International automakers have put down deep roots in America and over the past 50 years have become a significant and integral part of the U.S. economy. As a result, the entire American auto industry is stronger and more competitive in the global marketplace.

BMW X3*

BMW X4*

BMW X5*

BMW X6*

Mercedes-Benz Metris*

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter*

*Exported from America

Vehicle Sales in South Carolina

International Automakers sold 83% of the green vehicles in South Carolina in 2016

International Automakers' sales increased to 118,186 in South Carolina last year

International Automakers' share of vehicle sales in South Carolina was 61% last year